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In this meticulously researched work, a seasoned attorney turns his legal expertise toward the controversial movement known as Christian Science. Drawing on a decade of courtroom battles and investigative probing, he lays out the origins, doctrines, and organizational tactics of the group, highlighting the stark contrast between its public façade and the underlying motives he uncovers. The narrative is anchored in real‑world cases, including a high‑profile lawsuit over a disputed photograph, which serves as a gateway to deeper insights about the founder’s ambitions and the movement’s financial underpinnings.
Through clear, unflinching language, the author separates fact from fervor, exposing how scientific terminology is co‑opted to lend credibility to a system he deems more commercial than spiritual. Readers are offered a sober, evidence‑based portrait that invites careful reflection on belief, authority, and the fine line between faith and exploitation.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (276K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Paul Flo Williams, from images provided by the Internet Archive
Release date
2014-04-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1862–1938
Best known for a forceful critique of Christian Science, this early 20th-century writer approached the subject with the urgency of someone convinced public health was at stake. His surviving work is sharp, combative, and very much rooted in the religious and medical debates of its time.
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